Safety Director Job Description

The Safety Director, or safety manager, is a professional who is responsible for overseeing safety in a corporate setting.

The Safety Director’s responsibilities vary depending on the organization, but typically includes developing safety policies, conducting safety research, and overseeing safety inspections and audits.

The Safety Director may have direct contact with employees, including safety training, or may be responsible for overseeing safety compliance issues, such as maintaining records of accidents and the severity of injuries.

The Safety Director is often a higher-level executive, and reports to a higher-level executive, such as CEO or VP of Operations.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Safety Director who can help us create a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. The Safety Director will be responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, conducting safety training, and investigating accidents and incidents. If you have a passion for safety and a desire to help others, we want to hear from you!

Safety Director Duties:

• Create and maintain a safe work environment for all employees by actively enforcing all safety codes, safety regulations, and company policies
• Oversee the process for reporting incidents, accidents, and violations
• Create a safety training program for new employees that emphasizes accident prevention
• Establish and maintain an emergency response plan for site accidents
• Establish and implement a safe work environment by addressing employee concerns, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, and communicating to employees hazards and safety precautions
• Harmonize safety plans with project management, construction management, and sales & marketing

Safety Director Responsibilities:

• Manage safety programs, policies, and procedures; conduct safety training and fitness-for-duty evaluations; conduct site safety meetings; administer safety programs; and oversee incident investigations
• Develop and manage safety policies, programs, and procedures; implement control measures; and ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations
• Maintain and update safety policy manuals and procedures; conduct training; and consult with engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies; monitor agency safety inspection of sites; and establish a safety program in coordination with OSHA
• Identify and implement safety technologies and procedures
• Maintain and update safety logs and record-keeping systems, including records and reporting of injuries and illness, hazard analysis, and emergency response procedures
• Maintain site safety programs, including developing budgets and forecasts, monitoring expenditures, and scheduling capital expenditures
• Develop and implement health and safety policies and programs

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field
• 5+ years experience in health and safety management
• Knowledge of company’s safety manual, policies and programs
• Ability to create and evaluate new safety programs and policies
• Understanding of OSHA regulations
• Skilled in managing and motivation

At [Company Name], we welcome applicants from all walks of life. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, , , gender expressions, and ages.